Durham Region

Durham Region lies east of Toronto and includes Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. Its housing mix spans detached homes, semi-detached houses, townhomes and condos from different periods. Pickering and Ajax combine established family housing with growing contemporary neighbourhoods. Whitby brings together traditional homes, small-town settings and newer detached properties, while Oshawa offers a range of home ages, sizes and budgets, including extensive planned residential development in the north.

The market offers townhomes and family houses for first-time buyers, alongside options for families moving to larger homes. Universities and colleges contribute rental demand in some areas. Waterfront parks, schools, shopping and connections to Highways 401, 407 and 412 and GO Transit make Durham an important residential market in the eastern GTA.